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The match Golden State comes to nothing

Once again deprived of Stephen Curry, always in trouble with his right ankle and preserved by Steve Kerr, the Golden State Warriors have failed to win a second consecutive win without their MVP. Thursday night in Houston, the defending champions were initially struggled to find their rhythm, conceding a 31-18 in the first quarter that conditioned the rest of the game. Texans dominated by revenge and more aggressive than in the previous two games, the Warriors have not found a leader who rely to overturn the game. Klay Thompson has not scored a single three points (17 pts 7/20, 8rbds) and Draymond Green has not had the expected impact (9 pts, 7 rebounds, 7 wt, festivals 5, 7 bp). It finally Marreese Speights (22 pts) was the most prominent off the bench.

24%

The Golden State Warriors have scored only six three-pointers Thursday night on 25 attempts (24%). Marreese Speights scored 3 winning shots (6) alone.

With their advance, the Rockets have even increased slightly more their advantage (17 points maximum ) before having to fight to stay ahead. James Harden (see the player), after a first quarter beautifully made (14 pts), has helped Dwight Howard (13 pts, 13 rebounds) and Donatas Motiejunas (14 pts, 13 rebounds) to keep Houston in stroke. Despite the various successful series by both franchises, approached the local money-time leading (88-83, 43 ‘). Despite the lack of inspiration of their leaders, the Warriors have relied Ian Clark (11 pts, 5 wt) to restart the game.

Faced with opponents less solidarity in defense, the latter gave the the advantage to 1’25 of his term (93-94, 47th). After two shots of Michael Beasley (12 pts), Golden State was thought to have done the hard part by intercepting a throw-in to see Clark finish close (95-96, 10 seconds to go) but James Harden took responsibility and revived the series with a shot at four meters planted 2 “7 buzzer (97-96). on their action of last resort, the Golden State Warriors saw Draymond Green rush and dribble on the foot. an action that perfectly summarized the difficult evening of favorite for the title

player. James Harden

35 points and basket of victory. Hard to ask for more James Harden who has worked as ever Thursday night to afford the scalp of Warriors on his floor. The rear has certainly lacked a bit of success (11/26 shooting, 4/14 three-point) but all is forgiven when we inevitably saves his team. “The Beard” does not simply scorer since he also compiled 8 rebounds, 9 assists and 2 steals in 44 minutes of play. Put together as ever, he even refused to celebrate his decisive basket, aware that 2 “7 Golden State could very well win. to hope to tie at 2-2, he will have to be at least as strong Sunday, especially in front, Stephen Curry is expected to return.